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Lanzarote Residents Protest Against Tourists Amid Housing Crisis
'Tourists go home!' Furious Lanzarote residents glue shut Airbnb key boxes and put fake police tape to cordon off beauty spots as they blame British holidaymakers for sky high rents and overcrowded beaches
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Residents of Lanzarote are expressing anger towards British tourists, blaming them for rising rents and overcrowded beaches. In response, locals have sabotaged Airbnb key boxes and cordoned off tourist spots with fake police tape. While the island's government aims to attract wealthier visitors, locals are concerned about infrastructure strain and housing shortages.
- 01Over 2 million British and Irish tourists visit Lanzarote annually, making up over half of its tourism market.
- 02Local activists are sabotaging Airbnb key boxes and using fake police tape to deter tourists.
- 03Rental prices in the Canary Islands increased by 7.8% over the past year, making it the fourth most expensive region in Spain for renters.
- 04Residents report severe water cuts, with hotels prioritized over local communities.
- 05The government aims to attract higher-quality tourists, but many locals believe this approach could harm the island's economy.
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Lanzarote, a popular holiday destination for British tourists, is facing backlash from local residents who are frustrated with rising property prices and overcrowded beaches. In a campaign to deter tourists, locals have glued shut Airbnb key boxes and cordoned off beaches with fake police tape. This comes as the local government seeks to attract wealthier visitors while managing the influx of over 2 million tourists from Britain and Ireland each year. Residents express concern that the infrastructure cannot handle the current tourist volume, with reports of weekly water cuts and a housing crisis that leaves many locals homeless. Although the government aims for a more upscale tourism model, locals argue that such a shift could jeopardize the island's economy, which relies heavily on tourism. With rental prices in the Canary Islands rising significantly, the situation remains tense as residents navigate the balance between tourism's economic benefits and its impact on local living conditions.
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Residents are struggling with rising rents and inadequate infrastructure due to tourism.
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